Tag Archives: composting

Put waste in the right place

Posted on May 7, 2014 by HaltonRecycles

Have you used Halton Region’s popular Put Waste In Its Place database? Simply type the name of an item and we’ll tell you how to recycle, compost or dispose of it properly. Here’s a list of the top five most commonly searched … Continue reading →

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Get your garden growing – Halton’s Compost Giveaway is coming soon

Posted on April 28, 2014 by HaltonRecycles

Each year during Compost Giveaway, Halton Region offers compost to Halton residents free of charge. The spring Compost Giveaway is taking place Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Halton Waste Management Site. During the event, tweet … Continue reading →

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“What Earth Day means to me” by Omar Hadi

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Halton Guest Blogger

Our home planet, Earth, is the only world known to us to contain life. We depend on it. We all walk on the surface of the Earth, we all breathe the air supplied by Earth, and so it should be our … Continue reading →

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“What Earth Day means to me” by Christina Stratford

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Halton Guest Blogger

What words come to mind when you think about Earth? Beautiful, luscious…our home. Yet, there are only some places on our planet that look like what I have just described. If you want to make every place in the world look … Continue reading →

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“What Earth Day means to me” by Sam Bisutti

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Halton Guest Blogger

April 22, not only is it my birthday, but it is also the day of an environmental event taking place all over the world. It’s Earth Day, and that means many things to many different people. Let me explain what … Continue reading →

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Egg-cellent information about recycling

Posted on March 24, 2014 by HaltonRecycles

Sunny-side, over easy, scrambled or hard-boiled — who doesn’t love an egg? Remember, egg shells go in the GreenCart. Paper egg cartons go in the GreenCart. Clear plastic egg cartons go in the Blue Box. Styrofoam egg cartons go in … Continue reading →

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School lunch programs and the packaging waste they create

Posted on March 20, 2014 by John Watson

When I was in elementary school, we’d have hot dog days once every few months. Parents would get together and steam hot dogs in the staff room. The hot dogs came wrapped in a paper napkin, and we had a … Continue reading →

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Will you be my green Valentine?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Halton Guest Blogger

It may feel like we’ve just gotten through the holiday season and now it is already time to start thinking about yet another holiday — Valentine’s Day. While Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love, it can result in a lot … Continue reading →

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Coffee discs and cups – what convenience means to waste management

Posted on January 27, 2014 by John Watson

Canadians love their coffee! According to one study, 65% of Canadians drink coffee daily, and 51% of coffee drinkers drink their coffee at home. Preparing your coffee at home is good for the environment because there’s no disposable cup that … Continue reading →

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2014 Halton Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar – how it’s made

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Nicole Levie

Starting tomorrow, residents of Halton Region will start to receive their 2014 Waste Management Guide & Collection Calendar. This popular guide — the largest public document produced by Halton — provides you with your waste collection schedule, and information about Blue … Continue reading →

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Amy Hartman

When I was a child I eagerly anticipated going to get a Christmas tree. I can vividly remember trekking through the snow and endless rows trying to find the perfect one. When we finally found it, the joy of yelling … Continue reading →

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Five person family — one bag of garbage

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Nicole Levie

I was out walking with my kids the evening before our waste collection day and my 6 year old commented that a neighbour down the street had A LOT of garbage. It’s funny what kids notice! I decided against speculating … Continue reading →

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Waste less this Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Melynda Paterson

As old Hallow’s eve draws near, costume ideas and sugary treats are on a lot of people’s minds. It is a fun and festive fall celebration, and one that can also create a large amount of waste with disposable candy … Continue reading →

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It’s Waste Reduction Week in Canada – how are you reducing waste?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

Designers and labels get Fashion Weeks in cities around the world. The entire movie industry gets two weeks in Toronto every September. But they have nothing on the most important five days on my calendar: Waste Reduction Week in Canada. … Continue reading →

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Are you throwing away edible food?

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

My personal journey with food waste started in October 2011, when I heard Dr. Ralph Martin, Loblaw Chair in Sustainable Food Production from the University of Guelph, deliver a keynote speech about how we are going to feed ourselves in … Continue reading →

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When you look at a can of cranberries, what do you see?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by John Watson

When you look at a can of cranberries, what do you see? Do you see a delicious side dish to your Thanksgiving turkey? Or do you also see the seeds that grew the cranberries? What about the farmers who planted, … Continue reading →

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Keep your GreenCart clean

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Amy Hartman

It’s that time of year again; summer has ended. For some of us, our GreenCarts have seen better days. The summer’s heat speeds up the decomposition of food waste in our GreenCart (which can cause odours), and can make our … Continue reading →

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Meal planning = less stress and less waste!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Nicole Levie

Now that summer’s over, I am back to work and the kids are back in school. I am faced with my new reality of less time and more commitments. Gone are the days of deciding what to feed my family … Continue reading →

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Halton Region’s $2 Garbage Tag Program

Posted on September 9, 2013 by HaltonRecycles

By recycling and composting more, you’ll have less garbage. In Halton Region, you may place out three garbage bags/cans or less at the curb every other week. More than three garbage bags/cans require a “garbage tag,” up to a total … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! It’s back to school

Posted on September 3, 2013 by John Watson

Today, students, teachers, custodians and administrators of the Halton District School Board, Halton Catholic District School Board, Provincial Schools Branch, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud start a new school year. Halton Region has great partnerships with the publicly-funded … Continue reading →

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Back to school… back to green

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

For anyone involved in education, that feeling that creeps into your stomach as August fades away cannot be ignored. While September can bring anxiety over the uncertainties of new classes, new teachers, and a new school year, it also brings … Continue reading →

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What’s the deal with “compostable” packaging?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by John Watson

Packaging is a huge business. Corporations spend millions of dollars annually to ensure their packaging choices are eye-catching, memorable, and easy to use — all in the effort to ensure consumers (you) buy their product. In recent years, many corporations … Continue reading →

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Cups runneth over

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

The summer season is in full swing — bringing long weekends and warmer temperatures, backyard barbeques and outdoor parties. Entertaining in the summer is fun and, while reusable beverage cups are truly the best option, many find that outdoor entertaining … Continue reading →

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Fore! Look out, the 2013 RBC Canadian Open is going green!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Nicole Watt

This year, from July 22 to 28, Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville will be hosting the 104th Canadian Open golf tournament. This week long tournament showcases the abilities of over 26 amateur and professional Canadian and international golfers. It … Continue reading →

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Growing heirloom seeds with compost

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Shirley McLean

This spring I read a blog at Yard Eatins that featured a list of heirloom seed suppliers compiled by Treehugger and a video of Jere Gettle, founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. I like to garden and this inspired me … Continue reading →

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Think.Eat.Save – World Environment Day 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by John Watson

While not as well-known as Earth Day in April, World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5. Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme, World Environment Day raises awareness about the need for positive environmental action. The theme for the 2013 … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Public Works Week

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

One of my favourite books is In The Skin of the Lion, by famed Canadian author Michael Ondaatje. Part of this excellent novel narrates the lives of the workers who helped build some of Toronto’s most iconic — and important — public … Continue reading →

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Feeding the soil for future life

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

International Compost Awareness Week 2013 has now ended. From its start in 1995 in Canada, this event has now become part of annual awareness-building efforts for organics recycling and compost use in Australia, the UK, the United States, Ireland as well … Continue reading →

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It’s easier to clean our hands than to clean our compost

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Nicole Watt

This is a call out to residents to ensure we are all treating the GreenCart with the respect it deserves. Many residents are unaware that the material you throw in your GreenCart is being turned into beautiful compost. This compost … Continue reading →

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Our furry friends and “their business”

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Nicole Watt

It is estimated that there is approximately 4.5 million licensed cats in Canada, with many households owning multiple pets. Most cats become a part of the family. These furry companions bring us much love, but just like dogs, bring us … Continue reading →

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All the good reasons Halton is reducing its garbage limit

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Shirley McLean

As of April 1, 2013, Halton Region has reduced its garbage bag limit and introduced garbage tags. Information on the program details and garbage tags can be found at http://www.halton.ca/garbagetags. You may be wondering why Halton Region is reducing its garbage … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk food!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Andrea Graham

Did you know that March is nutrition month? I’ll admit I had never heard of this before until the Foodshare Toronto program was recently brought to my attention. It got me thinking: this is a month filled with anticipation for … Continue reading →

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Alton Village Public School is going green

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

We are the Alton Village Public School Eco Team — a brand new elementary school in north Burlington. Our school is working hard every day to recycle and compost. The Eco Team promotes this by having announcements about what things … Continue reading →

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Score a touchdown for the environment! Make your Grey Cup party green

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Stacey Gibbs

Touchdown! Coming from the Canadian prairies, Grey Cup football parties were a time to show my “Rider Pride” green. Now “green” takes on a whole new meaning, with efforts to make my Grey Cup party environmentally friendly. This year marks the … Continue reading →

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How We Compost Yard Waste

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Allison Tyldesley

Ever wonder how yard waste is composted in Halton Region? In this 2 minute second video, I interview Luke McCarter of Gro-Bark, who explains how yard waste is composted into a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer. Luke also offers some tips to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Compost, Houses | Tagged compost, composting, conservation, environment, environmental education, garden, gardening, nature, outdoors, recycling, sustainability, sustainable, video, waste management, Yard Waste, zero waste | 2 Comments

On est très fière d’être une école verte!

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Nous sommes des étudiantes de la 4e année à l’école élémentaire catholique Sacré-Cœur à Georgetown. Nous faisons partie du club de l’environnement à notre école et nous voulons vous partager nos idées et nos succès. Voici ce que nous avons … Continue reading →

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St. Luke: Eco’s Best Friend

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

St. Luke Catholic Elementary School is a great school because we use R, R, R! Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. First we have “Walk to School Day,” which is a day where our whole school walks to school so we don’t … Continue reading →

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Why visit Halton’s Compost Give Away?

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I live and garden in north Oakville — in past years known as “red hill.” It came by the name honestly as the “soil” is actually red clay where children’s white socks become pink in no time. When we purchased … Continue reading →

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Tips to help your waste collector out

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Ben Morris

Your neighbourhood waste collection operator has a tough job. This summer’s weather has made their job even tougher due to the extreme temperatures we’ve experienced. I recently asked one of our contractor collection staff how he was managing in the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Blue Box, GreenCart, Houses, Recycle | Tagged 3rs, collection, composting, Garbage, garbage containers, recycle, recycling, truck, waste management | 6 Comments

An inadvertent side effect of a Full House – How would Uncle Jesse manage all this waste?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Andrea Graham

A little while back my in-laws decided to downsize and sell their house. They got into the early spring market and voila — their house sold in record time at full asking price. Only problem was that everything happened a … Continue reading →

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Make environmental choices when “back to school” shopping

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Nicole Watt

Time for back to school! I visit Staples for some some environmentally friendly options for “back to school” supplies.

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Reduce, reuse and recycle at your summer barbeque

Posted on August 2, 2012 by HaltonRecycles

We’re having a summer barbeque, and we’re offering you some tips to help reduce the environmental footprint of your next event!

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Posted in Blue Box, Compost, Education, Green Living, Household Hazardous Waste, Houses, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Video | Tagged 3rs, barbecue, barbeque, BBQ, children, compost, composting, conservation, consumerism, disposal, eco, education, environment, environmental education, environmental footprint, family, food, holiday waste, parents, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, summer, vacation, waste management, zero waste | 1 Comment

Going green while going for the gold at the Olympics

Posted on July 25, 2012 by joycewychan

The countdown is on — the London 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics Games are only days away. This major sporting event is enjoyed by tens of thousands of spectators in the host city and is watched by hundreds of millions … Continue reading →

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Archaeology and how First Nations lived sustainably

Posted on July 19, 2012 by John Watson

In this video, I meet with Adam McDowell from Conservation Halton to learn how archaeology demonstrates how the First Nations lived sustainably. We tour the amazing 15th century Iroquoian Village which has been reconstructed on its original site in Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton.

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Posted in Education, Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Video | Tagged 3rs, Aboriginal, archaeology, composting, conservation, Conservation Halton, Crawford Lake Conservation Area, eco, education, environment, environmental education, First Nations, food, gardening, Indian, Iroquoian Village, Iroquois, leave no trace, museum, nature, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse | 1 Comment

Oy vey, the data! Using data to understand how much material we recycle, compost and throw away

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Andrea Graham

Did you know, on a daily basis approximately 600 tonnes of total waste is collected from the curb? Of that, 45% is Blue Box recycling and GreenCart organics, and 20% is yard waste. And there is an average of 60 … Continue reading →

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Reduce waste and reuse your leftovers for delicious new meals

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Stacey Gibbs

I love leftovers! I love making a new meals or baked goods out of food that was left from the night before, or even from fruit that we just didn’t get around to eating. I love the idea of being … Continue reading →

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Enjoy and protect nature when camping this summer

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Nicole Watt

I love camping: getting the family together, sleeping in tents, swimming, riding my bike, sitting around a campfire making s’mores — the list goes on! Literally, camping has been something I’ve done since I was six months old. Every year, we … Continue reading →

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Waste Management Legislation in a Nutshell

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Nicole Meek

We often receive inquiries like “why don’t you ban this particular item,” or “why don’t businesses recycle more,” or “can you force manufacturers to use a particular package?” There are actually so many rules for waste management in Canada, it’s … Continue reading →

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Posted in Apartments, Blue Box, Businesses, Compost, Disposal, Garbage, GreenCart, Household Hazardous Waste, Houses, Landfill, Product Stewardship, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Schools | Tagged 3rs, Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environments, composting, conservation, disposal, e-waste, eco, Eco Logo, education, environment, Environment Canada, Garbage, government, household hazardous waste, landfill, Legislation, Ministry of the Environment, national initiatives, nature, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, reduce, regulation, reuse, school, science, sustainability, sustainable, sustainable packaging, waste management, zero waste | 7 Comments

Students at M. M. Robinson High School Go Green

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Our Grade 11 Environmental Sciences class at M. M. Robinson High School has been contributing a lot to making our school a greener place. Our class has personally led the implementation of the GreenCart program at our school and has … Continue reading →

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Everyone creates waste, but how do you make waste management services accessible to all?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by John Watson

According to the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, “one in seven people in Ontario has a disability. Over the next 20 years, that number will rise as the population ages.” While every person generates waste that needs to be … Continue reading →

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Posted in Apartments, Blue Box, Compost, Disposal, Education, Green Living, Household Hazardous Waste, Houses, Landfill, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse | Tagged 3rs, accessibility, composting, conservation, disabilities, disability, eco, education, environment, environmental education, Garbage, household hazardous waste, household waste management, landfill, National Access Awareness Week, product stewardship, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainable, waste management, zero waste | 3 Comments

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